Faces of Dementia

What you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

Is it only old people who get dementia? Do people with Alzheimer’s disease just lose their memory? Find out how much you really know about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with this booklet, which aims to challenge some of the myths and uncover the truth. Containing the answers to the most frequently asked questions, this booklet will provide you with information that every individual needs to know about this often misunderstood disease.

Fast Facts

For people with Alzheimer’s disease, 75 percent will be admitted to a nursing home by age 80.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your questions about Alzheimer's disease caregiving from the National Institute on Aging

2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures

Download the new report from the Alzheimer's Association here. Everyone with a brain is at risk. Share the facts.

Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease: What Do We Know?

Get this very useful and free report from the National Institute on Aging.

Need Help Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s?

Get this excellent, free guide from the National Institutes on Health here.

It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising

Regular exercise and physical activity are important to everyone. The National Institutes on Health offers many free publications to help you get started. Check them out.

Alzheimer’s Disease is Life Changing

Find an Alzheimer's caregiver support group near you from the Alzheimer's Association.

Want to Reduce Your Risk for Dementia?

The World Alzheimer Report 2014, Dementia and Risk Reduction: An analysis of protective and modifiable factors critically examines the evidence for the existence of modifiable risk factors for dementia. Get your copy here.

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: It’s Just Not Forgetfulness

Get the free and informative report from the BrightFocus Foundation.

Starting the Conversation . . .

. . about Health, Legal, Financial and
End-of-Life Issues with a Loved One. Please click here for a helpful brochure from Eldercare.gov.

Who's Blogging?

Jennifer Gerhold is an Alzheimer's advocate, writer, psychologist, and avid caregiver supporter from Washington state. She posts information about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias from around the world.

44 Million People in the World have Dementia Today

Every 70 seconds someone develops Alzheimer's disease. Fight back by being informed! Your Loved ones will thank you for it.

Need Some Ideas for the Weekend?

101 fun things to do with a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.

Early Alzheimer’s Detection Matters

Read about the 10 signs of AD from the Alzheimer's Association.

Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors

Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges. Get this free guide from the Family Caregiver Alliance. It will help.

After the Diagnosis of Dementia . . .

. . . What Happens Next? Read first-hand accounts, find support groups, learn about services, and much more from the National Institutes of Health.

Tips for Successful Communication

. . . at all Stages of Alzheimer's Disease. Need some help? Get this free booklet from the Alzheimer's Association.

Food that is Good for You and Your Brain

I Hear a Lot About the Mediterranean Diet, But What is It?

Caregiver Stress Check

Caregiving can be stressful. Take the Caregiver Stress Check from alz.org and get resources that can help.

Web-Savvy Caregivers

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Get Started Today on a Better You

A simple and easy exercise program just for you from the National Institute on Aging. Try it out - you may like it.